Shen Yibai glanced sideways at Manager Zhang.
"You don't have to look at your master, there are some things that, in the eyes of you ordinary people, are difficult to achieve," Zhuan Xu chuckled, "but in the eyes of practitioners, they are just trivial things."
When Manager Zhang heard this, he thought it was true!
He quickly bowed his hands and said respectfully, "Thank you, Imperial Master. This matter is not complicated, but it's a little weird..."
Shen Yibai coughed heavily, and there were turbulent waves in his eyes...
Something strange happened at home. Is it related to the two people in the secret room down there?
If this is the case, the National Master must not be allowed to know!
If Wen Jin is discovered by the Imperial Master in his house... it will be all over!
The matter he wanted to discuss with Wen Jin, and he collapsed completely before the discussion was completed, then there was no hope anymore!
"Yes..." Manager Zhang glanced at the master hesitantly, then gritted his teeth and said, "My dear wife, I have had fevers repeatedly in the past few days, and I can't stop talking nonsense about ghosts and gods. Something. Very evil!"
"The villain invited some famous doctors in Kyoto to see him, and the doctors also prescribed medicine, but he never felt better!"
"So, the villain is wondering, is it because of the evil spirit? It just so happens that the Imperial Master is here today. The villain wants to beg for mercy from the master, and to ask for the grace of the Imperial Master for the villain's mother..."
Manager Zhang was frightened and hesitantly prayed earnestly.
Shen Yibai breathed a sigh of relief... Fortunately, okay, this manager is not stupid enough.
Zhuan Xu took a deep look at the steward and said, "In that case..."
Zhuan Xu flipped his wrist, and a yellow paper Taoist talisman folded into a triangle immediately appeared in his palm.
"Put it under the pillow of the person who is attacking evil spirits, and it will drive away evil spirits."
"Thank you so much, Master! Thank you, Master!"
Manager Zhang raised his hands above his head, received the Taoist talisman from Zhuan Xu, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Zhuan Xu turned around and left with an indifferent expression.
The master and servant of the Shen family didn't even have time to relax... only to see him stop again.
When Shen Yibai saw his footsteps stop, the veins on his forehead jumped immediately.
"What does it smell like?" Zhuan Xu moved his nose and sniffed hard, "It smells good?"
Shen Yibai's scalp was numb and he was sweating all over. How could he care about the smell?
It's easy to ask for help but hard to give away. Why doesn't this "God of Plague" leave?
"Yes...it smells good, like butter?"
Manager Zhang is the kitchen steward. He has a good nose and is sensitive to various smells. "Butter, Sichuan pepper, it smells numb and fragrant!"
Shen Yibai glared at Manager Zhang fiercely.
Manager Zhang shrank his neck, wasn't he wrong? That’s it! So delicious!
Zhuan Xu looked at Shen Yibai with a half-smile but not a smile, "What kind of delicious food is Shen's house cooking? Is it a farewell party for me?"
Shen Yibai took a deep breath... His eyes were opened today. It turns out that the National Master is so thick-skinned!
"Ha, speaking of which, Master Guo has moved here for a short stay and hasn't asked the neighbors to "burn the bottom of the pot" yet. Why don't we do it together today..."
"I don't have a fire here, and there's no manpower in the kitchen. It's just a short stay, not a move, so there's no need to burn the bottom of the pot." Zhuan Xu said, "I'm not going back to the Imperial Master's Mansion today. Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, so let's eat at the neighbor's house."
Shen Yibai: "..."
No wonder the saying goes that if a person has no face and a tree has no bark, he will be invincible.
"If it's a farewell party, it's too simple. Why don't you ask me to ask the kitchen to prepare it tonight..."
"It's so fragrant, but for the Shen family, it's still relatively simple?" Zhuanxu said in surprise, "They say the Shen family is pure. I think the Shen family has deep roots and is rich, right?"
"Master Guo is joking!" Shen Yibai said immediately, "How can the Shen family handle entertaining such a distinguished guest as Master Guo?"
Zhuan Xu waved his hand, "There is no need to be polite to me. My food and clothing expenses are very casual."
With that said, he put his hands behind his back and wandered around the Shen family's corridor.
How does he look like a guest?
Judging from his contented demeanor, he is simply more relaxed than his master.
He strolled around, as if visiting his own back garden.
Shen Yibai glared at Manager Zhang fiercely, "I haven't seen such a talented person in the kitchen on weekdays? You have made such delicious food, but you have made great progress today! Are you deliberately trying to make me look good?"
Even if Manager Zhang wasn't smart, he could still hear the sarcasm in these words.
Manager Zhang felt bitter in his mouth and felt extremely aggrieved... God knows, this taste must not have been made in his own kitchen!
Maybe it's the smell created by the "evil spirits" who stole the pots, meat, and vegetables from the kitchen!
"It's unjust, sir..." Manager Zhang was anxious to report the matter, but he still couldn't report it clearly. He was very worried.
"Master Shen, why don't you take me to visit the garden of your house? I heard that your mansion was designed by the Lei family, the royal craftsman of the former dynasty?" Zhuan Xu stood at the intersection of the verandah leading to the garden and waved to Shen Yibai.
Shen Yibai's back felt cold and he was sweating.
"Don't back down yet!" He squinted at Manager Zhang, "What's the matter, let's talk about it later!"
He strode forward and led Zhuanxu into the garden.
"It's strange. This aroma seems to be stronger in the garden?" Zhuanxu asked suspiciously, "Is the Shen family's kitchen very close to the garden?"
Shen Yibai's heart went crazy...Those stupid slaves!
Didn't he explain that when he delivers food, he only delivers cold dishes, so it won't easily arouse suspicion.
What on earth did they deliver that was steaming hot and delicious? Let the whole garden be filled with the fragrant and spicy butter fragrance?
Zhuanxu stared at the rockery and strange rocks, dazed.
Shen Yibai followed his eyes and couldn't help but her heart beat like a drum...
"Your Majesty! Sir Ma wants to see you!" The young man from the Shen family suddenly came to report.
"Ma Qiancheng?" Shen Yibai raised his eyebrows.
He had never liked hearing Ma Qiancheng's name so much at that moment!
Zhuan Xu also turned around suspiciously, "Does Shangshu Shen still have a personal relationship with Minister Ma?"
The corners of Shen Yibai's mouth twitched.
"The 'personal relationship' between the lower official and Ma Shilang is obvious to all in the capital."
Personal friend, he said the word with gritted teeth.
Zhuan Xu raised his eyebrows... Ma Qiancheng took Shen Yibai's opportunity and took the position of minister.
Moreover, she disposed of Yuan Fan's family and Concubine Miao's mother's family, and immediately received a house granted by the emperor.
The residence is not big, but it is rare for a foreign official to live in such a nice official residence not long after arriving in Kyoto.
No wonder Shen Yibai gritted his teeth when he mentioned Ma Qiancheng.
Zhuan Xu walked slowly behind Shen Yibai... This Ma Qiancheng gave him the feeling of an "old friend" for some reason.
But he had never seen Ma Qiancheng, and he didn't recognize this woman who disguised herself as a man and mingled in the officialdom.
If he had ever seen such a woman, he would never forget her!
It just so happened that today, he was at Shen Yibai's house to find out the details of Ma Qiancheng.
As for going to Dengzhou... Zhuanxu has not forgotten it, but there is no need to worry. With his speed, he will definitely be able to catch the Dengzhou uprising army by surprise!
The Dengzhou rebels are probably celebrating their victory in the city!
Civil riots, most of their leaders are short-sighted, and when they capture a city, they inevitably have fun and plunder in the city.
It can take as little as three to five days and as many as seven or eight days. It’s so common!
He will leave tonight or tomorrow, and he will not delay!
…
In the underground secret room.
Chu Jian is happily rinsing an antique pot.
"Sister is so awesome. You can take whatever you want! This wishful bag is so wishful!"
Hearing this, Wen Jin suddenly had an idea, "Yes! You can use the wishful bag to convey the message!"
Shen Yibai glanced sideways at Manager Zhang.
"You don't have to look at your master, there are some things that, in the eyes of you ordinary people, are difficult to achieve," Zhuan Xu chuckled, "but in the eyes of practitioners, they are just trivial things."
When Manager Zhang heard this, he thought it was true!
He quickly bowed his hands and said respectfully, "Thank you, Imperial Master. This matter is not complicated, but it's a little weird..."
Shen Yibai coughed heavily, and there were turbulent waves in his eyes...
Something strange happened at home. Is it related to the two people in the secret room down there?
If this is the case, the National Master must not be allowed to know!
If Wen Jin is discovered by the Imperial Master in his house... it will be all over!
The matter he wanted to discuss with Wen Jin, and he collapsed completely before the discussion was completed, then there was no hope anymore!
"Yes..." Steward Zhang glanced at the master hesitantly, then gritted his teeth and said, "My dear wife, I have been having fevers repeatedly in the past few days, and I can't stop talking nonsense about ghosts and gods. Something. Very evil!"
"The villain invited some famous doctors in Kyoto to see him, and the doctors also prescribed medicine, but he never felt better!"
"So, the villain is wondering, is it because of the evil spirit? It just so happens that the Imperial Master is here today. I want to ask for mercy from my master, and I want to ask for the grace of the Imperial Master for my wife..."
Manager Zhang was frightened and hesitantly prayed earnestly.
Shen Yibai breathed a sigh of relief... Fortunately, okay, this manager is not stupid enough.
Zhuan Xu took a deep look at the steward and said, "In that case..."
Zhuan Xu flipped his wrist, and a yellow paper Taoist talisman folded into a triangle immediately appeared in his palm.
"Put it under the pillow of the person who is attacking evil spirits, and it will drive away evil spirits."
"Thank you so much, Master! Thank you, Master!"
Manager Zhang raised his hands above his head, received the Taoist talisman from Zhuan Xu, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Zhuan Xu turned around and left with an indifferent expression.
The master and servant of the Shen family didn't even have time to relax... only to see him stop again.
When Shen Yibai saw his footsteps stop, the veins on his forehead jumped immediately.
"What does it smell like?" Zhuan Xu moved his nose and sniffed hard, "It smells good?"
Shen Yibai's scalp was numb and he was sweating all over. How could he care about the smell?
It's easy to ask for help but hard to give away. Why doesn't this "God of Plague" leave?
"Yes...it smells good, like butter?"
Manager Zhang is the kitchen steward. He has a good nose and is sensitive to various smells. "Butter, Sichuan pepper, it smells numb and fragrant!"
Shen Yibai glared at Manager Zhang fiercely.
Manager Zhang shrank his neck, wasn't he wrong? That’s it! So delicious!
Zhuan Xu looked at Shen Yibai with a half-smile but not a smile, "What kind of delicious food is Shen's house cooking? Is it a farewell party for me?"
Shen Yibai took a deep breath... His eyes were opened today. It turns out that the National Master is so thick-skinned!
"Ha, speaking of which, Master Guo has moved here for a short stay and hasn't asked the neighbors to "burn the bottom of the pot" yet. Why don't we do it together today..."
"I don't have a fire here, and there's no manpower in the kitchen. It's just a short stay, not a move, so there's no need to burn the bottom of the pot." Zhuan Xu said, "I'm not going back to the Imperial Master's Mansion today. Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, so let's eat at the neighbor's house."
Shen Yibai: "..."
No wonder the saying goes that if a person has no face and a tree has no bark, he will be invincible.
"If it's a farewell party, it's too simple. Why don't you ask me to ask the kitchen to prepare it tonight..."
"It's so fragrant, but for the Shen family, it's still relatively simple?" Zhuanxu said in surprise, "They say the Shen family is pure. I think the Shen family has deep roots and is rich, right?"
"Master Guo is joking!" Shen Yibai said immediately, "How can the Shen family handle entertaining such a distinguished guest as Master Guo?"
Zhuan Xu waved his hand, "There is no need to be polite to me. My food and clothing expenses are very casual."
With that said, he put his hands behind his back and wandered around the Shen family's corridor.
How does he look like a guest?
Judging from his contented demeanor, he is simply more relaxed than his master.
He strolled around, as if visiting his own back garden.
Shen Yibai glared at Manager Zhang fiercely, "I haven't seen such a talented person in the kitchen on weekdays? You have made such delicious food, but you have made great progress today! Are you deliberately trying to make me look good?"
Even if Manager Zhang wasn't smart, he could still hear the sarcasm in these words.
Manager Zhang felt bitter in his mouth and felt extremely aggrieved... God knows, this taste must not have been made in his own kitchen!
Maybe it's the smell created by the "evil spirits" who stole the pots, meat, and vegetables from the kitchen!
"It's unjust, sir..." Manager Zhang was anxious to report the matter, but he still couldn't report it clearly. He was very worried.
"Master Shen, why don't you take me to visit the garden of your house? I heard that your mansion was designed by the Lei family, the royal craftsman of the former dynasty?" Zhuan Xu stood at the intersection of the verandah leading to the garden and waved to Shen Yibai.
Shen Yibai's back felt cold and he was sweating.
"Don't back down yet!" He squinted at Manager Zhang, "What's the matter, let's talk about it later!"
He strode forward and led Zhuanxu into the garden.
"It's strange. This aroma seems to be stronger in the garden?" Zhuanxu asked suspiciously, "Is the Shen family's kitchen very close to the garden?"
Shen Yibai's heart went crazy...Those stupid slaves!
Didn't he explain that when he delivers food, he only delivers cold dishes, so it won't easily arouse suspicion.
What on earth did they deliver that was steaming hot and delicious? Let the whole garden be filled with the fragrant and spicy butter fragrance?
Zhuanxu stared at the rockery and strange rocks, dazed.
Shen Yibai followed his eyes and couldn't help but her heart beat like a drum...
"Your Majesty! Sir Ma wants to see you!" The young man from the Shen family suddenly came to report.
"Ma Qiancheng?" Shen Yibai raised his eyebrows.
He had never liked hearing Ma Qiancheng's name so much at that moment!
Zhuan Xu also turned around suspiciously, "Does Shangshu Shen still have a personal relationship with Minister Ma?"
The corners of Shen Yibai's mouth twitched.
"The 'personal relationship' between the lower official and Ma Shilang is obvious to all in the capital."
Personal friend, he said the word with gritted teeth.
Zhuan Xu raised his eyebrows... Ma Qiancheng took Shen Yibai's opportunity and took the position of minister.
Moreover, she disposed of Yuan Fan's family and Concubine Miao's mother's family, and immediately received a house granted by the emperor.
The residence is not big, but it is rare for a foreign official to live in such a nice official residence not long after arriving in Kyoto.
No wonder Shen Yibai gritted his teeth when he mentioned Ma Qiancheng.
Zhuan Xu walked slowly behind Shen Yibai... This Ma Qiancheng gave him the feeling of an "old friend" for some reason.
But he had never seen Ma Qiancheng, and he didn't recognize this woman who disguised herself as a man and mingled in the officialdom.
If he had ever seen such a woman, he would never forget her!
It just so happened that today, he was at Shen Yibai's house to find out the details of Ma Qiancheng.
As for going to Dengzhou... Zhuanxu didn't forget it, but there was no need to worry. With his speed, he would definitely be able to catch the Dengzhou rebels by surprise!
The Dengzhou rebels are probably celebrating their victory in the city!
Civil riots, most of their leaders are short-sighted, and when they capture a city, they inevitably have fun and plunder in the city.
It can take as little as three to five days and as many as seven or eight days. It’s so common!
He will leave tonight or tomorrow, and he will not delay!
…
In the underground secret room.
Chu Jian is happily rinsing an antique pot.
"Sister is so awesome. You can take whatever you want! This wishful bag is so wishful!"
Hearing this, Wen Jin suddenly had an idea, "Yes! You can use the wishful bag to convey the message!"
